GeForce RTX 3050 6GB vs Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

CPU

GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024Core: 1042 MHzBoost: 1470 MHz

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Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

2020Boost: 2100 MHz

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Performance Spectrum - GPU

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

6 GB 70

10,749

+662.3%

GeForce GTX 770

GeForce GTX 1650 (móvel)

GeForce GTX Titan

GeForce RTX 3050 4GB Mobile

GeForce RTX 4050 Mobile

GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile

GeForce RTX 2080 Ti

GeForce RTX 3080

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

Shared System RAM 15

1,410

0.0%

Radeon HD 7730M

Radeon HD 8570

Radeon R7 430

Radeon HD 8670D + HD 6670 Dual

About G3D Mark

G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Why buy it

✅+662.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 346.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 14.2 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌366.7% higher power demand at 70W vs 15W.
❌15900% longer card at 160mm vs 1mm.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

2020

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 70W, a 55W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 160mm, a 159mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,410 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.2 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

2024

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

2020

Why buy it

✅+662.3% higher PassMark G3D performance.
✅Delivers 346.6% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 63.6 vs 14.2 G3D/$ ($169 MSRP vs $99 MSRP).
✅Access to DLSS 2 Super Resolution (2020).
✅100+% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (6 GB vs Unknown).
✅More future proof: Ampere (2020−2025) on 8nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Costs $70 less on MSRP ($99 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).
✅Draws 15W instead of 70W, a 55W reduction.
✅Measures 1mm instead of 160mm, a 159mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌366.7% higher power demand at 70W vs 15W.
❌15900% longer card at 160mm vs 1mm.

Trade-offs

❌Lower PassMark G3D performance (1,410 vs 10,749).
❌Less VRAM, with Unknown vs 6 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No DLSS support; it relies on FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead.
❌Very weak future-proofing: 2020-era hardware with Unknown of VRAM is already obsolete for modern gaming and is hard to recommend today.
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 14.2 vs 63.6 G3D/$ ($99 MSRP vs $169 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is GeForce RTX 3050 6GB better than Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C?

Yes. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 10,749 vs 1,410 in G3D Mark. On top of that, GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is a 2024 card with DLSS Super Resolution, while Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is a 2020 model from an older generation with FSR upscaling. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2024 generation instead of 2020, 662.3% more raw performance headroom, more VRAM at 6 GB instead of Unknown, and the stronger feature stack with DLSS Super Resolution instead of FSR upscaling. That leaves it with more room for heavier textures, tougher ray tracing loads, and higher-end 1440p or 4K gaming over the next few years.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the smarter buy by a wide margin. GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is about 70.7% more expensive on MSRP at $169 MSRP versus $99 MSRP, and you are getting 662.3% higher G3D Mark. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C really only makes sense now as a very cheap stopgap or a used-market placeholder.

Is Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

No, not for a fresh gaming build. Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is 2020 hardware with Unknown of VRAM, 1,410 in G3D Mark, and FSR upscaling. That is simply too far behind to be an easy modern recommendation.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB Benchmark Check

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
1080p
low	85 FPS	63 FPS
medium	72 FPS	51 FPS
high	60 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	40 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	74 FPS	48 FPS
medium	64 FPS	38 FPS
high	47 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	30 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	27 FPS	27 FPS
medium	25 FPS	25 FPS
high	17 FPS	17 FPS
ultra	15 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
1080p
low	174 FPS	63 FPS
medium	149 FPS	51 FPS
high	118 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	87 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	129 FPS	48 FPS
medium	106 FPS	38 FPS
high	83 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	62 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	74 FPS	32 FPS
medium	62 FPS	24 FPS
high	48 FPS	19 FPS
ultra	34 FPS	14 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
1080p
low	484 FPS	63 FPS
medium	387 FPS	51 FPS
high	322 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	242 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	363 FPS	48 FPS
medium	290 FPS	38 FPS
high	242 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	181 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	242 FPS	32 FPS
medium	193 FPS	25 FPS
high	161 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	121 FPS	16 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
1080p
low	243 FPS	63 FPS
medium	210 FPS	51 FPS
high	171 FPS	42 FPS
ultra	144 FPS	32 FPS
1440p
low	185 FPS	48 FPS
medium	166 FPS	38 FPS
high	131 FPS	32 FPS
ultra	109 FPS	24 FPS
4K
low	104 FPS	32 FPS
medium	87 FPS	25 FPS
high	69 FPS	21 FPS
ultra	55 FPS	16 FPS

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Valorant

Valorant

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of GeForce RTX 3050 6GB and Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

GeForce RTX 3050 6GB

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in February 2 2024. It features the Ampere architecture. The core clock ranges from 1042 MHz to 1470 MHz. It has 2304 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 70W. Manufactured using 8 nm process technology. It features 18 dedicated ray tracing cores for enhanced lighting effects. G3D Mark benchmark score: 10,749 points. Launch price was $179.

Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C

The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is manufactured by AMD. It was released in January 7 2020. It features the Vega architecture. The boost clock speed is 2100 MHz. It has 512 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 15W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 1,410 points.

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Graphics Performance

In G3D Mark, the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB scores 10,749 versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C's 1,410 — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB leads by 662.3%. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is built on Ampere while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C uses Vega, both on 8 nm vs 7 nm. Shader units: 2,304 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 512 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Boost clocks: 1470 MHz vs 2100 MHz.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
G3D Mark Score	10,749+662%	1,410
Architecture	Ampere	Vega
Process Node	8 nm	7 nm
Shading Units	2304+350%	512
Boost Clock	1470 MHz	2100 MHz+43%

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB gives access to NVIDIA DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling), widely regarding as the superior upscaling method for image quality. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C relies on FSR (FidelityFX Super Resolution), which is capable but generally slightly noisier than DLSS in motion.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
Upscaling Tech	DLSS 2 Super Resolution	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4
Frame Generation	Not Supported	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	NVIDIA Reflex	AMD Anti-Lag

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB comes with 6 GB of VRAM, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C has 0 MB. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 100+% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 96-bit vs System.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
VRAM Capacity	6 GB	Shared System RAM
Memory Type	GDDR6	Shared
Memory Bandwidth	168 GB/s	System
Bus Width	96-bit	System

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12 Ultimate (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 12_1 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
DirectX	12 Ultimate	12_1
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: NVENC (5th Gen) (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs VCN 1.0 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Decoder: NVDEC (7th Gen) vs VCN 1.0.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
Encoder	NVENC (5th Gen)	VCN 1.0
Decoder	NVDEC (7th Gen)	VCN 1.0
Codecs	H.264,HEVC,AV1 (Decode Only)	—

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Power & Dimensions

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB draws 70W versus the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C's 15W — a 129.4% difference. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 300W (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 1W (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C). Power connectors: None vs Integrated. Card length: 160mm vs 1mm, occupying 2 vs 0 slots.

Feature	GeForce RTX 3050 6GB	Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C
TDP	70W	15W-79%
Recommended PSU	300W	1W-100%
Power Connector	None	Integrated
Length	160mm	1mm
Slots	2	0-100%
Temp (Load)	75°C	—
Perf/Watt	153.6+63%	94.0

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Value Analysis

The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB launched at $169 MSRP, while the Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C launched at $99. The Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C costs 41.4% less ($70 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 63.6 (GeForce RTX 3050 6GB) vs 14.2 (Radeon Vega 8 Ryzen 5 3500C) — the GeForce RTX 3050 6GB offers 347.9% better value. The GeForce RTX 3050 6GB is the newer GPU (2024 vs 2020).